Mangifera swintonioides Plant Care

Mangifera swintonioides (Mangifera swintonioides) belongs to the Anacardiaceae family within the Mangifera genus. Mangifera swintonioides is native to Southeast Asia.

Mangifera swintonioides displays a tall, evergreen tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Mangifera swintonioides produces small, fragrant, white or pinkish flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Mangifera swintonioides every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Mangifera swintonioides thrives in full sun.

Mangifera swintonioides tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Mangifera swintonioides prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Mangifera swintonioides to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Mangifera swintonioides every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Mangifera swintonioides is suited to USDA Zone 11a – 12b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Mangifera swintonioides can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Mangifera swintonioides while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Mangifera swintonioides is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 11). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Mangifera swintonioides can be propagated through seeds, grafting. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mango tree plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Mangifera swintonioides is susceptible to fruit flies, mango scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Mangifera swintonioides grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. Mangifera swintonioides is native to Southeast Asia. In cooler regions, grow Mangifera swintonioides as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.